Recent content by cindyu

I've not seen this problem discussed, so here we go: I've had 2 successful broods hatched this summer - the summer of the broodies - but when the third was just as the point of hatching disaster struck. When mama left the nest other hens swooped in and had a feast! After that, poor mama was...

I have 2 out of 6 homeraised chicks that look just like this. Papa was definitely a BCM and I'm assuming the mamas were 2 of my black australorps since they both have black legs, and the australorps are the only type of chicken I have with black legs. I have one other from the hatch with black...

Thank you. He's my first roo and I'm not sure what's normal wear and tear on those big comb and wattles and what's disease or something needing treatment. I have him in quarantine in my garden for now. Thanks for the input. I feel better. :)

I just got this guy and am a little concerned about the black spots and one black lesion on his comb and wattles. He also has some white spots too. I've noticed a few mites crawling around his eyes and plan to treat him with some spray for fleas/mites. Could this be mite damage or is it...